Veterinary Technician-Ottawa Location

Wildcat Vet Clinic•Ottawa, KS

41d•$16 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Immediate need for a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant/Veterinary Technician with experience. We are looking for someone to join our incredible team! We enjoy our work, have a family type atmosphere, and enjoy working together every day. You must provide excellent customer service, be dependable, able to handle a fast paced environment, and stay cool under pressure. Pay will be based on experience and opportunities to cross-train. We offer an incredible benefits package that includes retirement plan, health, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD insurance, PTO, PSL, gym membership, and generous pet care benefits. Benefit Conditions: Waiting period may apply Only full-time employees eligible This Job Is: Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma Work Remotely: No This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is: Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment Schedule: Monday to Friday (with 1 day off) 10 hour shift Every other Saturday 5.5 hr. shift

Requirements

Proficient computer skills.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong affinity for animals.
Outstanding people skills.
Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.
Team player.

Nice To Haves

receptionist: 1 year (Preferred)
Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)
Veterinary Field experience preferred

Responsibilities

Triaging patients and taking their vitals, and acquiring patient history and other information from clients.
Assisting with diagnostic procedures.
Discussing treatment plans and estimates, and payment options with clients.
Acquiring cephalic, saphenous, and jugular blood samples.
Inserting IV catheters, and monitoring anesthesia, ventilators, and fluid therapy.
Operating autoclave sterilizers.
Processing specimens in the in-house laboratory and submitting specimens to outside laboratories.
Calculating medication dosages, and providing dosage instructions for clients.
Entering patients' service charges into the computer database and keeping accurate patient records.
Explaining patient instructions to clients and sharing educational materials.